Agrivoltaics increases crop yields, reduces water usage, and boosts rural participation in the growth of renewable energy From the Institute of Energy Economics and Financial Analysis: https://ieefa.org/resources/agrivoltaics-economic-option-farmers-and-rural-development Key Takeaways: Across the United States, the race to secure affordable, reliable energy is transforming the rural landscape. Fueled by data centers, artificial intelligence, electrification, and industrial reshoring,Continue reading “Report: Agrivoltaics – An Economic Option for Farmers and Rural Development”
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US BATTERY STORAGE: ERCOT Surpasses CAISO in Q2 for Most Operating Battery Storage Capacity in US
From S&P Global The Electric Reliability Council of Texas took over as the US region with the most operating battery storage capacity, adding 51.5% of the 6.239 GW installed across the US in second-quarter 2025. US capacity increased 20% quarter over quarter and jumped 63% from a year ago to total 38.126 GW by theContinue reading “US BATTERY STORAGE: ERCOT Surpasses CAISO in Q2 for Most Operating Battery Storage Capacity in US”
APA’s “Just The Facts” Serves as Resource for Officials Considering Energy Projects
Across the country, we are watching a frustrating spectacle as state and local officials are rejecting millions of dollars in new revenue for schools and local governments that could be raised by energy projects in their areas. They are rejecting these not because the projects are flawed, but because they have allowed themselves to beContinue reading “APA’s “Just The Facts” Serves as Resource for Officials Considering Energy Projects”
Analysis: Across the Great Plains, Battery Storage is Key to Power Grid Reliability and Affordability
Battery storage in the Central U.S. Could Deliver More than $7 Billion in Energy Cost Savings, While Responding to Soaring Demand A new report from Aurora Energy Research, commissioned by the American Clean Power Association (ACP), finds that the deployment of 4 GW of battery storage, enough to power 3.4 million homes during peak demand,Continue reading “Analysis: Across the Great Plains, Battery Storage is Key to Power Grid Reliability and Affordability “
Report: Energy Storage is Key to Grid Reliability and Energy Cost Savings in the Midwest and Central United States
From American Clean Power Association: https://www.energystorage.org/resources/energy-storage-is-key-to-grid-reliability-and-energy-cost-savings-in-the-midwest-and-central-united-states In July 2025, the American Clean Power Association released a landmark analysis conducted by Aurora Energy Research titled “Energy Storage is Key to Grid Reliability and Energy Cost Savings in the Midwest and Central United States.”The study lays out a clear path toward a more reliable and cost-efficient electric gridContinue reading “Report: Energy Storage is Key to Grid Reliability and Energy Cost Savings in the Midwest and Central United States”
Texans Champion Clean Energy: 2025 CTEI Survey Highlights Growing Support
A new statewide survey commissioned by Conservative Texans for Energy Innovation (CTEI) and conducted by Public Opinion Strategies (March 22-30, 2025) reveals overwhelming support among Texas voters for clean energy solutions to meet the state’s growing energy demands. The biennial poll of 1,000 registered voters shows a clear preference for an “all-of-the-above” energy strategy, emphasizingContinue reading “Texans Champion Clean Energy: 2025 CTEI Survey Highlights Growing Support”
The Senate’s Energy Gamble: How the “One Big Beautiful Bill” Hurts Texas and Beyond
Read the Energy Innovation report here: https://energyinnovation.org/report/one-big-beautiful-bill-act/ The Senate’s passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act on July 1, 2025, represents one of the most consequential shifts in American energy policy in years. While the name of the bill suggests promise, the energy provisions tucked into the Senate reconciliation version chart a very differentContinue reading “The Senate’s Energy Gamble: How the “One Big Beautiful Bill” Hurts Texas and Beyond”
Renewable Energy Farmers of America Connects Landowners with Trusted Guidance as They Explore Complex Energy Projects
From Renewable Energy Farmers of America: renewableenergyfarmers.org As large-scale renewable energy reshapes the rural landscape, a new association is stepping forward to help farmers and ranchers navigate hosting these projects on their land. The Renewable Energy Farmers of America (REFA) is a farmer-led nonprofit trade organization dedicated to equipping landowners with the knowledge, education and connections theyContinue reading “Renewable Energy Farmers of America Connects Landowners with Trusted Guidance as They Explore Complex Energy Projects “
Audubon: Responsibly Sited Renewables Are a Heatwave Buffer in Texas
From Audubon Texas: https://tx.audubon.org/news/responsibly-sited-renewables-are-heatwave-buffer-texasBy Lisa Gonzalez, Vice President and Executive Director As temperatures soared past 100°F across Texas this week, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) projected a new May record for statewide electricity demand—highlighting the increasing strain on our power grid. In recent years, we have seen the system pushed to the edgeContinue reading “Audubon: Responsibly Sited Renewables Are a Heatwave Buffer in Texas”
Insight: How Thermal Batteries Unlock a More Flexible, Reliable and Efficient Grid
In addition to providing clean energy for nearly every industrial sector, thermal batteries have the potential to serve as a linchpin for a reliable low-emissions grid. Source: Utility Dive: https://www.utilitydive.com/news/thermal-batteries-flexible-reliable-efficient-grid/742601/ Electric grid operators and utilities around the world must adapt to a rapidly changing energy landscape. Electricity generation is undergoing its biggest shift since theContinue reading “Insight: How Thermal Batteries Unlock a More Flexible, Reliable and Efficient Grid”